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In a response to suffering around the globe, students in many schools in the U.S. are drawing pictures, writing letters, and sewing quilts to warm the hearts and bodies of children in war torn and impoverished places in the world. More Than Warmth project founder and school teacher Judy Meeker holds one of the first quilts made by her students to be sent to Afghanistan.
Permanent dye magic markers give children a familiar tool to communicate their feelings. Students of all ages can participate in this artistic expression of friendship.
We begin by having each child draw out a design on paper. The child is encouraged to keep their drawing free from references to war, political agendas or religion, so that the message of peace and friendship is clear.	Every quilt square is accompanied by a letter lexplaining its meaning.
Each drawing is surrounded by a colorful cloth border. The squares are turned into finished quilts by a professional quilting service. Students raise money to cover this expense through bake sales and other fund raising activities.